heartsglory
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I cannot find anywhere in the KRS the definition of "Concealed". I am just wondering if I carry my revolver in a flap holster, would it be considered OPEN or CONCEALED.
A few cops I know have said that the gun and holster have to be concealed, but according to the Ky statue, only the weapon is to be concealed.
Which Ky statue says that the weapon has to be concealed ?
237.110
(c) Authorize the holder of the license to carry a concealed firearm or other deadly weapon, or a combination thereof, on or about his or her person; and
(d) Authorize the holder of the license to carry ammunition for a firearm on or about his or her person.
Nowhere does it say anything about the holster... just the firearm has to be concealed.
I know this is an OC forum, but he asked about the holster. Not trying to step on toes about OC.
I carry a Ruger 380 in a bulldog pouch, and it conceals the gun fine. Most think it's a large cell phone or PDA case. A few cops I know have said that the gun and holster have to be concealed, but according to the Ky statue, only the weapon is to be concealed.
The cops you know are lying through their teeth if they tell you that your firearm must be concealed. Just because you get your cdwl does not mean that you must conceal. Cops can and do lie, never ask a cop for legal advice, look everything up for yourself, and if you don't think you have the competence to do so, ask a lawyer who is up to date on firearms laws. This is Kentucky Bub, we can openly carry our firearm more places than we can carry concealed, it's due to this little document called the Kentucky state constitution, please if your gonna give advice about someones rights, give them correct advice. As far as your question, if you don't have a cdwl, I'd certainly make sure my firearm is visible outside your shirt at all times, and when you get in your vehicle to drive, put it on the dash or in the console. Best thing to do is just get your license, it's too easy not too.
OUCH! can I have my head back now??
If I recall the original question... he was asking if a flap holster would be consider concealed? I was only making reference to that... that my holster conceals the weapon, but the holster is still visible. I never said I TOOK the cops advice... just they gave me their 2 cents worth, which I did not deposit. I asked a lawyer friend, who said if the weapon is hidden, by the case, and "no part of the weapon is visible" then it is concealed.
Didn't mean to confuse people, just trying to help. Guess I should just keep my thoughts to myself from now on, and just read the comments................
I must say after reading your post again I certainly owe you an apology, I understand what you where trying to get across, I'm so used to people saying everything they have heard an think it is true just because they know who told them that I jumped to conclusion and should not have. Guys I work with used to swear up and down that open carry was illegal, and that a cop could arrest you for having a gun, or if they didnt like your attitude that I've grown a little frustrated. But most certainly do not quit speaking your opinion, that's part of being american, and I'd never give up my freedom of speech, but again, I do apologize.